Welcome to Walker Community!
Located in the Bradshaw Mountains, south of Prescott, AZ, Walker Community is an old mining district, filled with history. It’s named after Joseph Walker, mountain man, explorer, and guide. He led a party to this valley to discover gold in the summer of 1863.
Today, the valley is filled with rustic cabins and elegant homes. There’s a vibrant community of people here, with an active social calendar. Some live here full-time, while others have second homes here.
Everyone loves it here. The community is great, with pancake breakfasts and things like that.
We’re all friends, (except for a few crazy ones.)
Internet is best by https://www.walkerwifi.com/. They are solid and dependable, with fast speeds and no data limits.
Cell phone is best through “Call by WiFi” on your phone, through your personal router connected to Walker WiFi.
Verizon does the best straight cell service, but it’s dicey. The higher you go, the better cell reception you get.
TV is by satellite or streaming Internet. We have DirectTV.
We are unincorporated, so the building department is through the county, not Prescott city.
Water is from wells or hauled water. Wells can be private or shared by multiple parcels.
There are a few companies that haul water, and a few more that drill and maintain wells.
The higher the parcel, the better the view, and the farther you have to drill for water, and the more you pay for the well.
Everything is on septic. Make sure you get a permit from the county, which will mandate set backs and other stuff.
Trash collection is dumpsters at the fire station. You pay a yearly fee for the combination to the locks to dump your trash.
http://walkertrashcollectionservice.com/
Mail delivery is at group mailboxes around the area. FedEx and UPS deliver to your door in most places out here.
We personally have a PO Box in town for important stuff. That’s a personal preference.
Here’s a list of people that provide services in Walker: https://www.walkercommunity.com/walker-information/
Here’s a list of all of the property for sale in Walker, houses and land, although you can filter that.
https://www.walkercommunity.com/walker-real-estate-search/
Smoke This Morning – Don’t Worry
Walker Fire says the smoke this morning is from the Rafael Fire. Not to worry.
Here’s the smoke forecast from the AZDEQ:
https://azdeq.gov/WildfireForecast?fire=rafaelfire
Officials closing Prescott National Forest Friday, June 25; Some lakes, forest roads will remain accessible
Officials closing Prescott National Forest Friday, June 25; Some lakes, forest roads will remain accessible
Contact(s): Debbie Maneely: 928-777-2212
PRESCOTT, AZ – June 25, 2021— Due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity during a time when firefighting resources are scarce, the entirety of the Prescott National Forest will close for public safety, beginning Friday (June 25) at 8 a.m.
Forest Order Number: 03-09-00-21-280
A full forest closure means that the public is prohibited from entering any part of the Prescott National Forest at any time. Those with private inholdings will be allowed access to their property, as well […]
Walker Day 2021
Just got this email:
Hey Folks,
Who’s ready for Walker day?
As most of you are probably aware the Prescott National Forest has
implemented a Full forest closure for the Prescott National Forest to begin
Friday, June 25 at 8:00 A.M. I have today spoke with the Prescott National
Forest and they have confirmed this will not have any effect on us with
access to or hosting Walker Day. The only request is that NO ONE goes on to
Prescott National Forest Land during the event.We are still needing some people to help with set up tomorrow from 2pm to
4pm (need 4 to 5 people) as […]
Full forest closure for the Prescott National Forest to begin Friday, June 25 at 8:00 A.M.
This means you, and everyone you know.
Forest Service News Release
Full forest closure for the Prescott National Forest to begin Friday, June 25 at 8:00 A.M.
PRESCOTT, AZ – June 23, 2021— Due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity during a time when firefighting resources are scarce, the entirety of the Prescott National Forest will close for public safety, beginning Friday (June 25) at 8 a.m.
A full forest closure means that the public is prohibited from entering any part of the Prescott National Forest at any time. Those with private inholdings will be allowed access to […]
WALKER MERCHANDISE
Want some cool Walker Merch? Come to Walker Day!
Hey everyone….the 50th Anniversary Walker Day is around the corner (June 26th) at the Walker Firestation! Are you all as excited as I am? In addition to the wonderful things to do at “Walker Day” such as the Yard Sale, BBQ, cake walk, raffles, face painting and live music we will have WALKER MERCHANDISE. This includes a large variety and sizes in apparel, mugs, hats, historic Walker license plates, coasters, and Walker face masks to name a few things. We always have new items so stop by and see what we have. […]
BINGO BINGO BINGO
This Saturday night! From the WFPA
This Saturday, June 19th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Walker Fire Station
For you new players the game is simple: Buy as many cards as you like,
then play all night for that fee. We hand out new cards for each game. You
don’t have to keep buying cards.This is more of a social event visiting with and meeting new neighbors and
reacquaint with old neighbors. It’s also a finger food Potluck as well.
Please bring some finger food or a dish to share. Be ready to have a lot of
fun and possibly win some money.A […]
Prescott National Forest Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions on Friday, June 11 at 8:00 A.M.
No open fires.
No smoking.
No shooting.
No welding.
No chainsaws.
PRESCOTT, AZ – June 8, 2021— Due to increasing fire danger the Prescott National Forest will implement Stage II fire restrictions effective Friday, June 11, 2021 at 8 a.m. These additional fire restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.
Stage II fire restrictions prohibit the following:
Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed […]
360 Degree Walker Road
360 Degree panoramic video of a drive down Walker Road. Go ahead and spin it around to see all sides of the video. Stop it anywhere and see what's around you.
Walker Day 2021
From WFPA:
Hey Folks,
We are already starting to get some nice donations from the community for the upcoming Walker Day. Thank you to those of you who have kindly donated items!
If you have items you would like to drop off this weekend we ask that you DO NOT drop off big items that typically do not sell such as couches, box springs, mattresses etc. Please drop off your donations outside the small building on the back side of the fire station. I will be taking the items you drop off and putting them into the building Sunday late afternoon.
There are a […]